WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Susan
Collins announced that Christopher Knight will serve as her new press secretary.

“I am so pleased to announce that Christopher will serve as my new press secretary,”
said Senator Collins. “Christopher has proven to be a
critical member of my team, and I am very
grateful to have such a highly skilled, energetic, and experienced individual
in this important position. I know he will continue to work hard to
ensure the people of Maine are kept well informed of my efforts in the United
States Senate.”

Christopher, a Standish native, first began working for
Senator Collins in the summer of 2011 as an intern in her Lewiston Constituent
Services Center. Following another internship in the Senator’s
Washington, D.C., office, he was hired as a professional staff member in the
summer of 2013. Since then, Christopher has been promoted numerous times,
serving as a press assistant in Senator Collins personal office and as an aide
for the Senate Special Committee on Aging, where he worked to both prepare
hearings and assist with Committee communications. Christopher is a graduate of
St. Anselm College.

NORWAY
– Soon after the Civil War ended, Norway Savings Bank was founded in 1866. In
February that year, fourteen local men signed the charter and Nathaniel
Gunnison was elected the first president one month later when the bank was
incorporated. The Oxford Democrat reported
on the birth of Norway Savings on March 23.

Since
this time, Norway Savings Bank has grown from its headquarters on Main Street,
Norway to the third largest Maine-based mutual bank, with 24 branches in
western and southern Maine. To commemorate this milestone, the Bank is kicking
off a yearlong celebration by hosting a 150th anniversary party at
all of their branch locations on February 5th.

The
public is invited to visit any of Norway Savings Bank’s 24 branch locations on Friday,
February 5th (snow date, Monday, February 8th) for cake and refreshments. The
first 150 visitors to stop by any branch will receive a free copy of an
anniversary book that has been published to celebrate the bank’s customers,
employees and communities.

Attendees
to the anniversary party will also have the chance to enter to win cash prizes
and are encouraged to visit the Norway Savings Bank Facebook page to post the
name of their favorite Maine-based nonprofit, which will be entered into a
drawing for $1,500. The bank also encourages people to post and share stories
about how Norway Savings Bank has helped them, their family, their business,
their community or a nonprofit they care about on their Facebook page. Every
month, the bank will draw a name from the submitted stories and the winner will
receive $150.

“We
are proud of our history and honored to have served our local communities for the
past 150 years,” said Patricia Weigel, President and CEO of Norway Savings Bank.
“The anniversary party is a way to thank our customers for their trust and support
over the past century and a half.”

To
learn more about the Norway Savings Bank 150th Anniversary Party and
view complete contest rules, please visit www.norwaysavingsbank.com.

On
Tuesday the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce conducted a ceremonial
ribbon cutting to congratulate Octagon Cleaning & Restoration at their
grand-reopening at their new location, 353 Roosevelt Trail in Windham.

Rob
and Kathy York, owners of Octagon Cleaning, are thrilled to be more centrally
located and have more space for his growing company. With 20 employees the
company is proud of their growth since opening 15 years ago and top notch
customer service is their priority!

The office puppy.

Rob
and Kathy cut the ribbon as several leaders from the chamber were on hand for
the ribbon cutting photo including 2016 chamber president Tina Christophersen
as well as many other directors and business owners from the area.

The
Windham Town Council discussed the expansion of a water main down Route 302
from the rotary at Routes 302 and 202 at Tuesday night’s meeting. The pipeline would
run about 1,500 linear feet and cost an estimated $115,000.

The
property owner and developer agreed to pay for half the cost, however North
East Civil Services who owns the property and will lease to Dollar General,
estimates that the actual cost of the expansion will be approximately $200,000.

The
discussion was centered around the large cost for such a short distance. The
council is looking to identify other sources to make up the $85,000 difference
other than the town.

Town
manager Tony Plante expects that it will appear as a discussion item on the
next town council agenda.

Dominick Campbell, a 12-year-old from Jordan-Small Middle
School, is The Windham Eagle student of the week. The seventh grader has a
brother and two dogs. When he grows up he would like to be a professional
basketball player. When he’s not in school, he’s playing basketball or playing
video games.

“The Academic Enrichment Team was in agreement with the
students who nominated Dominick when they said that he always stays on task in
class and is responsible.He is a team
player and always does his best.His
respectful attitude toward school, teachers and fellow students makes us proud
to award Dominick the student of the week!”

Dominick believes education is important because “you need
it your whole life.” His school is great because he can hang out with his
friends, he said.

Recently Modern Woodmen matched funds
raised to benefit 2 1/2-year-old Aubree, who has cancer. The Lyman resident
recently received a bone marrow transplant. Modern Woodmen managing partner
Timothy Graham, FIC, presented the $2,500 check to Aubree’s grandmother Holly
Dubois. Modern Woodmen was able to do this through its matching fund project.

At
Tuesday’s Windham Town Council meeting, the council voted to purchase the land
owned by Portland Water District (PWD) at Soccer Drive in Windham for $80,000.

“It’s
an opportunity for us to preserve a long time community investment. One hundred
thousand kids have gone through there playing soccer,” said Windham town
manager Tony Plante.

For
over 20 years, the town has leased the land from the PWD, agreeing to pay the
approximately $600 a year taxes plus $1 for the development of playing fields
on the 19 acres. The fields have been groomed and taken care of by Windham
Youth Soccer Association (WYSA).

“PWD
didn’t want to hold on to it anymore,” said Plante. They had it appraised and offered
it to Windham at the appraised price of $105,000. The town had a desk appraisal
done and offered $80,000, which was roughly half way between what PWD and the
town appraisals were.

Last
month the PWD planning committee approved the sale of the property on the
condition that it is used for public recreational use.

“It’s
a very important asset to the community and the region. The council sees that,”
Plante said.

No
plans as to the management have been made at this time. “Our focus has been on
preserving the asset first. It is another discussion we will have to have. It
has to acknowledge the time, effort and money that have gone into the
property,” said Plante.

The
Windham Town Council approved the purchase at Tuesday night’s meeting.